Seriously one of the best serger videos I’ve seen. Especially appreciate you mentioning your tension and stitch length/differential feed settings. 🙌 I am professionally trained and still found this video extremely valuable!
Wonderful, thank you! I used wash out interfacing and on the finest see through fabric I have ever seen it has worked!For those new to overlockers I suggest spending one day threading and unthreading your machine, over and over and over......it does work to take away all fears of thread breaking, or changing colours. The man who sold me my Bernina 1300MDC suggested it and now I LOVE my machine and as an alterations seamstress it is essential. Enjoy!
You have solved a big problem for me . Thank you for sharing this info . I never thought of using a stabilizer and this is going to make a huge difference ....❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for this great tutorial and thank you, most of all, for talking about the importance of good thread. I though I could "cheat" and use regular (not made for overlocking) cheaper thread. My rolled hems looked awful! So, an hour of changing the tensions and sewing them again and again -rethreading and oiling the machine I came across your video.Boom! I heard you talk about the thread, (no idea why I didn´t think about it before) I got some good quality thread, and now my rolled hems look perfect. Thank you - sometimes it´s just the little things we overlook :)
Great video, some awesome tips that I didn't know. Just shortened a formal dress, was so much easier with your stabilizing method. I used the plastic wrap since it's a black dress, however I did find that the plastic wrap would cling to the underside of the foot and the fabric would bunch up while the plastic stayed put. I overcame this by using an anti-static powder thingy I have that reduces static on cardstock when I'm heat embossing. Worked like a charm!
Good video w/friendly explanations that encompass most machines without pushing what she is using. Love the various suggestions [plastic wrap - who knew!!] Now I can finally do something with these lovely chiffon-type fabrics I have. Here's an FYI folks - you need to use your serger on a REGULAR basis so all the parts stay lubricated!! - a $112 lesson. Broken wrist should not be an excuse :)
Thanks. I used my old serger for yrs just serging seam allowances on garment makes. My new serger I use for everything. Last yr I tried napkins w rolled hems. Just followed the manual and they came out great. Your vid helped so much bc if I try doing this on other fabric, I need to know that there are differences and how to set up for them. 😊
Thank You for the tutorial. Your teaching is great. I appreciate the priority of teaching over advertising. I have ordered parts because of the tutorials . Thank you. I was looking for a rolled hem foot for my old Singer. Your tutorial helped a great deal. I am making bags from cloth ie sails and billboards found after hurricane Irma. Last bag has serged edges and looks so much better than no serged edges.
Great tutorial.....I've learned so much from just two of your videos so far an I've been sewing for quite some time.......Thank you so much....your a wonderful teacher....
Hi mam... Heartily thanks to you for your tutorial series about foot presser , Its like a Milestone which can uplift from junior to expert level . Or from bachelor degree to Masters levels..🎓
Hi! I didn't have to use a rolled hem plate because the stitch finger on this serger is independently adjustable. I can just switch it off for a rolled hem.
I am in neeeeeed of a tutorial settings for serging (I have the Singer Finishing Touch) a hem on lace and especially for the bottom. I'm trying to hem a lace peplum top to go over a dress and sewing isn't as sturdy (imo). I can't find a tutorial or even just a google search of the settings. Please help! Thank you and I love your videos they have been so very helpful.
Not yet. Typically, T-shirts have a cover stitch hem, which is different from what a typical serger can do. If you google Cover Stitch Tutorial, you should be able to find tons of great demonstrations. Good Luck!
I feel kind of silly for not having read the comments. Besides your oh-so-helpful videos, there is also a plethora of knowledge to be gained from reading the messages. You have been my companion for so many spots I manage to get into. I haven't sewn much for the last 30+ years and you have been here right beside me as I learn all over again. I can't thank you enough. Sincerely, Cheryl M.
Oh gurl,am I glad I ran into you. I suck at this. I've had my serger over 5 yrs., and I'm still afraid of it. When doing a rolled hem, do I set the stitch finger on "R", or leave it on "S"? By the way, I appreciate your teaching method. You explain so well, and clear. Thanks for simplifying this dark machine.
I'm so glad you cleared this up for me, and thanks for your response, because I didn't know what the heck I was doing. Okay, I guess I'll go play with it when I get the time:)
Hi, I am new with serger and still learning. In your video, the setting of roll hem with left needle is 3, lower and upper loop is 8 (nylon thread) and 9 (polyester). So I don't know what is this setting? I want to do the roll hem for the scarves . Your video is very helpful. Thank you
thanks I just did a rolled hem on a poly table cloth. I think I need to redo it with a stabilizer, it looks like it wants to pull out in a couple area's :(.
Hi Sara :-) This video and all your videos are sooooo good. I have a teensy weensy favor to ask of you... Would you please include the Stitch Width that you are using in the video---as your outcome will give us an idea of which way to go with the width ( Your example would help us to gauge what width is needed for our project)...hope this makes sense...Would you please do that for us? :-) (Include the Stitch Width you used in the demo I mean ) Many Blessings, E.
Thanks for the beautiful video have on domestic Seger that can do rolled hem.for years , pls I have a brother serger so just want to know if my machine too can do this rolled hem and how to go about the settings . Thanks very much and God bless
Charde Moore Yup! A rolled hem is great for stretchy fabric - especially with wooly nylon thread, as it fills in the gaps when the fabric is stretched.
I really enjoyed your lesson because I am sewing my wife a sheer high low blouse and I wanted it to look store bought as much as possible. now I am armed with the knowledge to do this thing. Is using the clear (fishing line type) thread ok to use when sewing? I dislike changing the colors all the time.
Tim R Hi Tim! Changing out the thread is definitely a pain, but I wouldn't use clear thread on a sheer blouse, because the thread is kind of harsh for such delicate fabric. A silk thread is nice for light fabric, but you can use polyester.
Hello first time serger over here...lol well trying to learn to thread the thing. My husband always surprised me with machines and the last one he gave me was a Singer 5 professional serger I say last because he passed away January, 2013. It is still unused I want to keep it . Please if anyone can instructed me on how to thread it I would greatly appreciate it.
WANDA CAMPBELL Hi! Unfortunately, there really isn't that much information out on the web about serging with 5 thread overlocks. However, I found this book online that has a ton of great reviews and I think it's a good place to start. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/complete-serger-handbook-chris-james/1102499868?r=1&ean=9780806998077&kpid=9780806998077&cm_mmc=GooglePLA-_-Book_Under5-_-Q000000633-_-9780806998077 I found books to be the most helpful medium when learning to serge. Good luck!
thanks for DAT video i followed my server book n put d knife in d non working position after i put back d knife in d working position it not cutting d fabric any help please.
I generally use the same settings on chiffon because I always stabilize it - which makes it just a tad bit heavier. Settings differ slightly between machines, but the ones listed are a great starting point. Test on a scrap and if you don't like the outcome, play around with the upper and lower looper knobs and observe what happens. What machine do you have?
Hi! I was not clear about 2 points- were you are using a regular serger foot? And you were not using the knife while rolling, right? Thanks for this-I am a fan and love the tutorials!
Hi, I was just wondering if you have any tutorials on how to change the serger settings? For example how to only use the right needle? Sorry if this a pretty stupid question
Seriously one of the best serger videos I’ve seen. Especially appreciate you mentioning your tension and stitch length/differential feed settings. 🙌 I am professionally trained and still found this video extremely valuable!
Wonderful, thank you! I used wash out interfacing and on the finest see through fabric I have ever seen it has worked!For those new to overlockers I suggest spending one day threading and unthreading your machine, over and over and over......it does work to take away all fears of thread breaking, or changing colours. The man who sold me my Bernina 1300MDC suggested it and now I LOVE my machine and as an alterations seamstress it is essential. Enjoy!
You have solved a big problem for me . Thank you for sharing this info . I never thought of using a stabilizer and this is going to make a huge difference ....❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for this great tutorial and thank you, most of all, for talking about the importance of good thread. I though I could "cheat" and use regular (not made for overlocking) cheaper thread. My rolled hems looked awful! So, an hour of changing the tensions and sewing them again and again -rethreading and oiling the machine I came across your video.Boom! I heard you talk about the thread, (no idea why I didn´t think about it before) I got some good quality thread, and now my rolled hems look perfect. Thank you - sometimes it´s just the little things we overlook :)
Great video, some awesome tips that I didn't know. Just shortened a formal dress, was so much easier with your stabilizing method. I used the plastic wrap since it's a black dress, however I did find that the plastic wrap would cling to the underside of the foot and the fabric would bunch up while the plastic stayed put. I overcame this by using an anti-static powder thingy I have that reduces static on cardstock when I'm heat embossing. Worked like a charm!
***** What a brilliant tip! Thank you so much for sharing!
Yes! Thank you! I nearly gave up on a tutu skirt for my daughter but this tutorial saved the day!
I've had a serger for years and never did a rolled hem. This helped me so much.
Thanks
Glad to help!
Good video w/friendly explanations that encompass most machines without pushing what she is using. Love the various suggestions [plastic wrap - who knew!!] Now I can finally do something with these lovely chiffon-type fabrics I have. Here's an FYI folks - you need to use your serger on a REGULAR basis so all the parts stay lubricated!! - a $112 lesson. Broken wrist should not be an excuse :)
Thanks. I used my old serger for yrs just serging seam allowances on garment makes. My new serger I use for everything. Last yr I tried napkins w rolled hems. Just followed the manual and they came out great.
Your vid helped so much bc if I try doing this on other fabric, I need to know that there are differences and how to set up for them. 😊
You just SAVED me!! Thank you for your tutorial.
Great, need a rolled hem pretty much immediately and only found videos which require a converter that I don't have time to buy. Thank you🙏
You're welcome! We're so glad it helped you.
WOW! You rock! And I love that you went quickly.
Thank you so much for this video. I fought with some flimsy fabric all day, wish I had seen this before I started this morning. Lots of good tips.
Wow.....so easy when you know how. I have been wanting to find out how to do this for years. Thank you 😍
You are so welcome!
Thanks for this video, after a year i bought my serger machine only now i know how to use it for rolled hem....haha
I don't even own a serge but I found your video to be very informative and I'll store this info for future use. Enjoyed your tutorial.
Thank you for watching!
Thank You for the tutorial. Your teaching is great. I appreciate the priority of teaching over advertising. I have ordered parts because of the tutorials . Thank you. I was looking for a rolled hem foot for my old Singer. Your tutorial helped a great deal. I am making bags from cloth ie sails and billboards found after hurricane Irma. Last bag has serged edges and looks so much better than no serged edges.
Thank you for watching!
This is an excellent tutorial for the serger rolled hem. Thank you for the up close shot.
Our pleasure!
Thank You!! Thank You!! Thank You!! I just love your videos!!!
Our pleasure!
Wow, tissue paper, plastic wrap, just brilliant!
Great tutorial.....I've learned so much from just two of your videos so far an I've been sewing for quite some time.......Thank you so much....your a wonderful teacher....
Thank you this is something I have been struggling with. Now for some practice.
Great video. This helps me a lot. I just purchased my serger about 2 weeks ago. Thanks!
Thank you for this tutorial !! I've been dreading doing rolled hems lol
Delisha Bellamy You're welcome! Hope you found it helpful!
Thank you for this video. The addition of stabilizer for serging was a great tip.
Thank you that’s really helpful. ♥️💕🐣
Hi mam...
Heartily thanks to you for your tutorial series about foot presser ,
Its like a Milestone which can uplift from junior to expert level .
Or from bachelor degree to Masters levels..🎓
Thanks you so much for sharing i was struggling with a rolled hem on a shiffon dress this video helped me get through.
Thank you for your wonderful Master Class.
Thanks ever so much for your help! I forgot the wooly nylon. duh!!! Keep up your good work!
hey Sarah. Love your video as usual. I always learn so much from and you're so easy to learn from. Excellent teaching .
Very helpful video! Thank you sooooo much! A dress up tutu is in my daughter's future!!
Good luck! They are such a great addition to any sewing room.
Awesome thank you. We design and make custom clothing- this helps
Thank you Sara. I always enjoy you informative tutorials.
Thankyou very helpful , scared of rolled hemming but you make it look so easy :-)
Thank you for watching! It's a great hem - I hope you enjoy it!
Thank you that was very helpful indeed. I'm new to serger machine but I love it already.
Your tutorials are very helpful. Thank you so much !
We're so glad they have been helpful! Thank you for watching!
What a great video clear and concise really great tips
You are now my BEST FRIEND!
Excellent tips! Thanks so much!
Great video for a (formerly) challenging task! Thanks
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Thank you for sharing your expertise!
You are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed!
Thanks for this video. A ton of helpful hints. I love the rolled hem on projects but always had the problem of it tearing away from the fabric.
Thank you for your time. I was able to find what I was looking for with your help. I really enjoy your tutorials, and hope to see many more.
Great video! Thanks for the different methods, using a stabilizers to help make the perfect rolled hem with settings on the serger. Very helpful! :).
Thank you so much for these tips!
Were using the woolly thread in the yellow looper as well.
Doris Saylor Hi! Nope, just the red looper.
Hi! I didn't have to use a rolled hem plate because the stitch finger on this serger is independently adjustable. I can just switch it off for a rolled hem.
Thanks for your amazing tutorials on the Singer Serger. You have taught me how to serge!!! Do you have a tutorial on changing the needle position?
I am in neeeeeed of a tutorial settings for serging (I have the Singer Finishing Touch) a hem on lace and especially for the bottom. I'm trying to hem a lace peplum top to go over a dress and sewing isn't as sturdy (imo). I can't find a tutorial or even just a google search of the settings. Please help! Thank you and I love your videos they have been so very helpful.
This was really helpful! Thank you!
Thank you , so much , great tips ,
Thank you. this video is very helpful to me. Keep up the great job.
Thank you for your help.
This video is done with a general purpose foot.
OMG video is a life send!! Thank you!! 👏😊😄
Not yet. Typically, T-shirts have a cover stitch hem, which is different from what a typical serger can do. If you google Cover Stitch Tutorial, you should be able to find tons of great demonstrations. Good Luck!
I feel kind of silly for not having read the comments. Besides your oh-so-helpful videos, there is also a plethora of knowledge to be gained from reading the messages. You have been my companion for so many spots I manage to get into. I haven't sewn much for the last 30+ years and you have been here right beside me as I learn all over again. I can't thank you enough. Sincerely, Cheryl M.
Best sheer fabric serging video on RUclips. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 plastic looks very reinforcing, do you think so?
Thank you for your kind words! The plastic does help the stitch formation.
does the plastic wrap dull your cutting blades?
Thanks so much 😍😍 it's so helpful to me thanks again😍😍
We are glad that you found it helpful! Thank you for watching.
Genial. Mil gracias. Saludos desde Madrid. 🙋👏👏👏👍
Thank you for such a good video. Very helpful.
Thank you, this info helped immensely.
REALLY HELPFUL, THANKS
So brilliant! Those are great ideas.
Thank you I really enjoy it
Oh gurl,am I glad I ran into you. I suck at this. I've had my serger over 5 yrs., and I'm still afraid of it. When doing a rolled hem, do I set the stitch finger on "R", or leave it on "S"? By the way, I appreciate your teaching method. You explain so well, and clear. Thanks for simplifying this dark machine.
HAHA "this dark machine" - that's the first time I've heard it described like that. Love it! Anywho - for a rolled hem, switch to "R"
I'm so glad you cleared this up for me, and thanks for your response, because I didn't know what the heck I was doing. Okay, I guess I'll go play with it when I get the time:)
Thanks so much. I love clarity.
Hi, I am new with serger and still learning. In your video, the setting of roll hem with left needle is 3, lower and upper loop is 8 (nylon thread) and 9 (polyester). So I don't know what is this setting? I want to do the roll hem for the scarves . Your video is very helpful. Thank you
thanks I just did a rolled hem on a poly table cloth. I think I need to redo it with a stabilizer, it looks like it wants to pull out in a couple area's :(.
Thank you for that, so useful.
Can you please demonstrate rolled hem on stretch polyester?
Wash away on the top and bottom should work wonderfully. Would you mind letting us know which method worked well for you? We'd love to know!
Thank you for the tip.
Thank you SEW much!!!!
Please please please !!! Do a video on serging lycra . I need help making a mermaid tail !
also how to set up overlocker fore rolled hem would be soooo helpful
Hi Sara :-) This video and all your videos are sooooo good. I have a teensy weensy favor to ask of you...
Would you please include the Stitch Width that you are using in the video---as your outcome will give us an idea of which way to go with the width ( Your example would help us to gauge what width is needed for our project)...hope this makes sense...Would you please do that for us? :-) (Include the Stitch Width you used in the demo I mean )
Many Blessings,
E.
Thank you !
Very helpful
Thanks for the beautiful video have on domestic Seger that can do rolled hem.for years , pls I have a brother serger so just want to know if my machine too can do this rolled hem and how to go about the settings . Thanks very much and God bless
Thanks interesting
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the tutorial! Do you know if this would work on stretchy fabrics? What I'm really having trouble with is song stretchy fabrics.
Charde Moore Yup! A rolled hem is great for stretchy fabric - especially with wooly nylon thread, as it fills in the gaps when the fabric is stretched.
Thanks for the great lesson. If I am doing napkins or a scarf, I can curve around the corners, but what is the best way to end?
How to you going around the corners and still have a nice hem?
I really enjoyed your lesson because I am sewing my wife a sheer high low blouse and I wanted it to look store bought as much as possible. now I am armed with the knowledge to do this thing. Is using the clear (fishing line type) thread ok to use when sewing? I dislike changing the colors all the time.
Tim R Hi Tim! Changing out the thread is definitely a pain, but I wouldn't use clear thread on a sheer blouse, because the thread is kind of harsh for such delicate fabric. A silk thread is nice for light fabric, but you can use polyester.
Hi!! thanks for all your tips, I was wondering why my serger is sewing fine and at a point it will picker a bit why is it not consistent. thanks!
this was great!
Hello first time serger over here...lol well trying to learn to thread the thing. My husband always surprised me with machines and the last one he gave me was a Singer 5 professional serger I say last because he passed away January, 2013. It is still unused I want to keep it . Please if anyone can instructed me on how to thread it I would greatly appreciate it.
WANDA CAMPBELL Hi! Unfortunately, there really isn't that much information out on the web about serging with 5 thread overlocks. However, I found this book online that has a ton of great reviews and I think it's a good place to start.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/complete-serger-handbook-chris-james/1102499868?r=1&ean=9780806998077&kpid=9780806998077&cm_mmc=GooglePLA-_-Book_Under5-_-Q000000633-_-9780806998077
I found books to be the most helpful medium when learning to serge. Good luck!
Hi Nadeen! Just the Upper and Lower looper are fine. What are you making??
Does this machine have presser foot pressure adjustment? I lighter adjustment may offer a better result.
thanks for DAT video i followed my server book n put d knife in d non working position after i put back d knife in d working position it not cutting d fabric any help please.
I generally use the same settings on chiffon because I always stabilize it - which makes it just a tad bit heavier. Settings differ slightly between machines, but the ones listed are a great starting point. Test on a scrap and if you don't like the outcome, play around with the upper and lower looper knobs and observe what happens. What machine do you have?
What is the best way to finish the rolled hem on a scarf?
do you have a tutorial for how to overlock like you fin on the bottom of a knit jersey t shirt
Hi! I was not clear about 2 points- were you are using a regular serger foot? And you were not using the knife while rolling, right? Thanks for this-I am a fan and love the tutorials!
thank you! :)
how do you do corners? I'm making 43" x 43" floppy scarfs.. and need the corners to look GREAT!! help
Hi, I was just wondering if you have any tutorials on how to change the serger settings? For example how to only use the right needle? Sorry if this a pretty stupid question
Not stupid at all! Is their a type of stitch you are trying to make or do you want a more narrow seam?
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awesome tutorial
SewN2Fashion Thank you!
I was wondering if the clear TPU tape would be okay as well? The one used for swimsuits etc.